What law was broken by stealing water?

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Section 123(1) of the Water Services Industry Act 2006 Was Violated by Stealing Water

Syarikat Megah Timur Bina Sdn Bhd was fined RM10,000 for illegally connecting a pipe to Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor's (Syabas) main pipe. This act constituted a violation under Section 123(1) of the Water Services Industry Act 2006. The company pleaded guilty to the charge before Sessions Court Judge Suzana Hussin.
Illegal Water Connection for Construction Project

The illegal connection was made at Lot 580-592, Lot 598-602 till Lot 670 in Jalan Meru, Kapar. This was discovered by an enforcement officer from the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) during an inspection of a construction site. The site was being developed for a badminton court project.
Penalties for Water Theft

Section 123(1) of the Water Services Industry Act 2006, under which the company was charged, stipulates penalties for such offences. Conviction can lead to a maximum fine of RM100,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Syarikat Megah Timur Bina Sdn Bhd opted to pay the RM10,000 fine, defaulting to one month in jail.
Legal Representation and Prosecution

The company, represented by its director William Ong Siew Wen, 32, pleaded guilty. Prosecuting officer V. Kirupakaran represented SPAN in the proceedings. The company did not engage legal counsel for its defence.

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